Rock County, Wisconsin Tax Assessors' Office

Where is the Rock County Tax Assessor's Office?

The Rock County Tax Assessor, Real Property Lister Office is located in the Rock County Courthouse building in Janesville, Wisconsin.

While many counties have county-wide tax assessors, Rock County has one cities and towns with their own local tax assessors. If your property is located within any of these localities, see that page for your tax assessor's contact information.

Submitting a Rock County property tax appeal

If you believe that your house has been unfairly overappraised (i.e. appraised at a value higher than the true market value of the property), you can attempt to get your home re-appraised at a lower value by contacting the Assessor's Office to submit a property tax appeal.

You will have to submit a form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed, including valuations of similar homes nearby as evidence. If your appeal is accepted, your home assessment (and property taxes) will be lowered as a result.

If you would like to appeal your property, call the Rock County Assessor's Office at (608) 757 5610 and ask for a property tax appeal form. Keep in mind that property tax appeals are generally only accepted in a 1-3 month window each year.

The median home value in Rock County is between $136,312.00 and $139,688.00. Property tax rates are based on property values.

How can I contact Rock County?

You can try contacting the Rock County local government directly with any issues the Assessor's Office can't solve. In many counties, certain property records such as deeds are kept in the county courthouse or county archives instead of at the tax assessors' office.

The county seat for Rock County is located in the County Courthouse in Janesville, which is where the Rock County Assessors' Office is also located. You can direct your general inquiries to Rock County with the contact info listed below.